FAQs

Yes. Every Religion major must take 840:211, “Religions of the Eastern World,” 840:212, “Religions of the Western World,” and a 400-level seminar.

Is there a grade-point average required for my Religion courses?

Yes. An average grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses that count toward the major.

How do transfer students know which credits count toward the major/minor?

Bring your transcript to the Department of Religion Office, room 140, Loree. The department chair may need to review course-related information such as syllabi or papers from the courses; having this material handy will expe­dite the process.

I would like to take a summer course at another college. How do I know if these credits will count toward the major/minor?

Prior to registering for the course, bring the catalog description and sylla­bus to the Religion Office for approval.

If a Religion course is cross listed with another department, and I regis­ter under the other department’s course number, will those credits count toward the major/minor?

Yes. You may register for a cross-listed course with the Department of Re­ligion or the other department offering the course. Either way, the credits will count toward the major/minor. (SeeCross Listed Courses.)

What can I do with a major in religion?

Our graduates pursue careers in business, education, law, social work, journalism, counseling, medicine, civil service, politics, ministry, and the non-profit sector. Because of the intrinsically interdisciplinary, comparative, and critical nature of Religious Studies, majors in Religion develop strong analytic and writing skills and a robust understanding of global cultures and societies and their histories, which are crucial for success in the 21st-century economy.